Vita/Bio

Linda joined the Institute in 2003 bringing with her over 20 years of experience in providing direction and support to people with developmental and psychiatric disabilities in the community. Working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Departments of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and later with non-profit organizations, Linda has provided leadership and vision in the development of homes and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She is a creative thinker, disciplined analyst, and forward-moving manager who can mobilize resources, mediate conflicting interests and achieve strategic visions of organizations and the constituencies they serve. She currently serves as the Interim Director.

EXPERIENCE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

University of New Hampshire/Institute on Disability 1/07 to present

oOversight for administration, finance and program implementation

oCoordinate implementation of the Strategic Plan with Operation Teams

oIdentify and develop new sources of revenue to maintain financial stability

oMaintain relationships with stakeholders including UNH, State agencies, and other individuals and organizations